Intro to the Metric System

Front

What does volume measure?

Back

The amount of space something takes up.

Front

We use the BASE UNIT of ______________ to measure length or distance.

Back

Meter.

Front

What does mass measure?

Back

The amount of matter in an object.

Front

A good reason to learn the metric system is........

Back

All of the above (Most countries use it, It is used in the medical field, It is used in the scientific field).

Front

The metric system is based in units of __________.

Back

10.

Front

What is the base unit for measuring volume in the metric system?

Back

Liter.

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring mass?

Back

Gram.

Front

How many millimeters are in a centimeter?

Back

10 millimeters.

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring temperature?

Back

Celsius.

Front

What is the relationship between kilometers and meters?

Back

1 kilometer = 1,000 meters.